Start Bhayshul Tuten or Saquon Barkley?
Week 1 start/sit. Our Clutch Score projects each player's points this week from matchup, Vegas odds, usage and injury status, then calls who to start.
RBBhayshul TutenJAX · RB27
RBSaquon BarkleyPHI · RB28Who to start
Strong startSaquon Barkley- Higher Clutch Score this week: 15.4 vs 11.8 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (14.5 vs 10.3 pts/game).
Bhayshul Tuten and Saquon Barkley are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Bhayshul Tuten hosts CLE (easy matchup) and Saquon Barkley hosts WAS (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Saquon Barkley for 15.4 PPR points to Bhayshul Tuten's 11.8.
Start Saquon Barkley on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Tuten | Barkley |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 11.8 | 15.4 |
| Baseline proj / game | 10.3 | 14.5 |
| Points / game (season) | 9.8 | 9.0 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 0 | 2 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Bhayshul Tuten vs Saquon Barkley comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Bhayshul Tuten or Saquon Barkley in Week 1?
Start Saquon Barkley in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 15.4 PPR points to Bhayshul Tuten's 11.8.
Who is projected to score more this week, Bhayshul Tuten or Saquon Barkley?
Our Clutch Score projects Saquon Barkley for 15.4 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 11.8 for Bhayshul Tuten.
Who has the better matchup, Bhayshul Tuten or Saquon Barkley?
Bhayshul Tuten hosts CLE (easy) and Saquon Barkley hosts WAS (easy). Bhayshul Tuten draws the more favorable matchup in Week 1.
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Clutch Score blends the season projection with this week’s matchup, Vegas implied total and injury status. Data via the Sleeper API and ESPN, refreshed daily.